Lao PDR—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Lao PDR's GDP (PPP) was $86.49B in 2026, ranking #110 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.8% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $86.49B (2026) and the lowest was $10.96B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $111.41B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $111.41B | +4.8% |
| 2030 | $106.28B | +4.9% |
| 2029 | $101.34B | +4.8% |
| 2028 | $96.67B | +5.2% |
| 2027 | $91.89B | +6.2% |
| 2026 | $86.49B | +7.0% |
| 2025 | $80.84B | +7.7% |
| 2024 | $75.03B | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $70.19B | +7.5% |
| 2022 | $65.30B | +9.5% |
| 2021 | $59.62B | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $56.77B | +1.0% |
| 2019 | $56.19B | +5.3% |
| 2018 | $53.37B | +6.5% |
| 2017 | $50.10B | +8.8% |
| 2016 | $46.05B | +8.0% |
| 2015 | $42.62B | +8.3% |
| 2014 | $39.37B | +9.5% |
| 2013 | $35.96B | +9.9% |
| 2012 | $32.73B | +9.8% |
| 2011 | $29.80B | +10.2% |
| 2010 | $27.04B | +9.3% |
| 2009 | $24.73B | +8.0% |
| 2008 | $22.89B | +9.9% |
| 2007 | $20.83B | +10.8% |
| 2006 | $18.81B | +12.3% |
| 2005 | $16.74B | +10.3% |
| 2004 | $15.18B | +10.1% |
| 2003 | $13.79B | +8.3% |
| 2002 | $12.74B | +8.5% |
| 2001 | $11.74B | +7.1% |
| 2000 | $10.96B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $86.49B | +7.0% |
| 2027Forecast | $91.89B | +6.2% |
| 2028Forecast | $96.67B | +5.2% |
| 2029Forecast | $101.34B | +4.8% |
| 2030Forecast | $106.28B | +4.9% |
| 2031Forecast | $111.41B | +4.8% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars